Vijay Kumar Takes over as Shipping Secretary Following Ramachandran's Retirement - India Seatrade News

MoPSW Welcomes New Secretary, Bids Farewell to Outgoing Leader

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced a leadership transition, warmly welcoming Shri Vijay Kumar (IAS) as the new Secretary. With extensive administrative experience and proven leadership, he is expected to steer the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives and play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s maritime sector. At the same time, MoPSW bid a fond farewell to Shri T.K. Ramachandran (IAS), who completed his…

Vijay Kumar takes over as Shipping Secretary following Ramachandran's retirement - India Seatrade News

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways witnessed a change of guar on October 1, 2025, as Vijay Kumar (IAS: 1992: AGMUT) formally took over as Secretary. He succeeds T.K. Ramachandran (IAS: 1991: TN), who superannuated on September 30 after completing his tenure. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had cleared Kumar’s appointment earlier on August 22, 2025, designating him as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Ministry to facilitat…

Vijay Kumar assumes charge as shipping secretary; Ramachandran retires - Maritime Gateway

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways witnessed a change of guar on October 1, 2025, as Vijay Kumar (IAS: 1992: AGMUT) formally took over as Secretary. He succeeds T.K. Ramachandran (IAS: 1991: TN), who superannuated on September 30 after completing his tenure. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had cleared Kumar’s appointment earlier on August 22, 2025, designating him as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Ministry to facilitat…